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Explanatory models of mental disorders and treatment practices among traditional healers in Mpumulanga, South Africa
2010
African Journal of Psychiatry
Objective: In many traditional belief systems in Africa, including South Africa, mental health problems may be attributed to the influence of ancestors or to bewitchment. Traditional healers are viewed as having the expertise to address these causes. However, there is limited information on their explanatory models and consequent treatment practices. The present study examines traditional healers' explanatory models (EMs) and treatment practices for psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses.
doi:10.4314/ajpsy.v13i4.61878
fatcat:24wbyyp2pfgerlywqjqe4vrmhq